George Bernard Shaw - Mrs. Warren's Profession: A Play in Four Act

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by lorenmgreen

Mrs. Warren's Profession: You're a What, Mom!?

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Apr 11, 2001
Pros: humorous, characters are more than they seem
Cons: ending is a little weak

Summary: Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession was first met with intensive social mistrust, being barred from performance in Britain until he'd won the Nobel Prize years later, and having production arrested in New York. The play tells the story of Vivie ... read more
by stolenwind

The Fiercely Political

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Apr 2, 2001
Pros: A scathing critique of capitalism and of the way it oppresses women.
Cons: This play has not managed to find new life in contemporary times.

Summary: George B. Shaw was a fiercely political playwright, taking advantage of every opportunity his craft allowed him. One will notice upon reading this play that the dialogue is very much little monologues, which Shaw uses to explore the various aspects of ... read more

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